India, Sept. 13 -- Robert Singh, a resident of Moreh town in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, lost his drinking water bottling factory due to ethnic violence that started in the state in May 2023. He used to earn Rs.15,000-20,000 daily but now lives in a relief camp with thousands of others, receiving 400 grams of cereals and Rs.80 daily. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the state on Saturday has raised hopes among displaced residents like Singh for a return to normalcy and potential resettlement.

The clashes between the Meitei community, which is a majority in the Imphal Valley, and the tribal Kuki-Zo communities have claimed over 260 lives and displaced around 60,000 people from both sides.

"We want the PM's intervention...